ZIP Code 81087

ZIP code 81087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Vilas, Baca County, Colorado. The area is home to 145 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81087 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81087 sits at -, while per-capita income is $21,477. The poverty rate stands at 33.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $93,800 (81% below the state average) with median rent at $464 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 11 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81087 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →